This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND COORDINATION
Department of Community Safety and Liaison
Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
- Reference number
- POCS 05/2026
- Salary
- R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
- Centre
- Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government.
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 7 September 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment. Skills needed: Planning and Organising; Writing and Reporting; Working with People; Adhering to Principles and Values; Relating and Networking; Problem Solving and Decision Making; Project Management; Accounting / Finance / Audit; Communication (written and verbal); Budgeting and Financial Management.
Duties
Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Ms N Gallant Tel No: (021) 483 6954
Note
Only applications submitted online will be submitted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that the potential SMS members have a background in process and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 national hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme. The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within on (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify development gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contact and performance agreement. The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interest. Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you no hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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